At this point in the novel I can tell that Esme's kids really enjoy her as a teacher. When her "happy box" got stolen, some kids made her a new one. I can tell they also respect her because they listen to the commands that they are given. When Mr. Turner walked in on all of the kids laughing, he thought she had no control over the class, but within seconds they all became silent and put one hand in the air in response to Esme doing the same. Sometimes to make things being taught memorable, you have to turn it into a good, fun time which is what she is doing. Education doesn't always have to be strict and serious. With the "time machine" Esme is encouraging the kids' imaginations in a healthy way. She is making it seem like what happens in the books is actually happening to the kids by going "back in time." My feeling toward Esme has done a 180 since the beginning of this book. I can now see that she is a great teacher and that she genuinely cares about the students. I especially saw this when one of the girl's birthdays passed and no one acknowledged it; Esme responded to this by giving her a cupcake with a candle in it and singing happy birthday to her. She is a very helpful person, and she does not put up with any bad behavior. When a kid acts out of hand she handles it in a very constructive way instead of just yelling at them or sitting them in time out. At the end of part 2, I was not expecting that reaction when she was told that she is remaining a teacher there. She was happy that she is able to stay, but she thinks Mr. Turner wants her to stay for the wrong reasons.
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